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Online technical writing degree programs. Find online undergraduate and graduate degree programs, graduate diplomas, and undergraduate certificates in technical communication, professional communication, and technical writing from accredited universities and colleges.
   
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Online technical writing degree programs are becoming increasingly important given the constant innovations that are taking place in medicine, science, technology, business, and entertainment. You can observe this fact almost everywhere you look. Compare the VCR manuals of the 1980s with the DVD manuals of today. In order to understand today's technology and communicate that understanding to wide audiences, you must master those critical thinking and writing skills best gleaned through current technical writing degree programs.

Online technical writing degree programs focus not only on the writing skills themselves, they also explore the technology and specifications behind whatever subjects you're studying. So if you have aspirations of working in the automotive industry, your program would focus heavily on this area. If computers are more up your alley, your program will focus on this area instead.

In 2004, there were approximately 50,000 technical writers employed in the United States. According to the US Department of Labor, job opportunities for those who graduate from technical writing degree programs will be more plentiful than for most other writing positions. As appliances, computers, manufacturing, and industry become more sophisticated, the gap between average users and specialists will only widen. Technical writers help bridge that gap and develop common understanding. As their importance continues to grow, it is likely that the current median salary of $54,000 will rise proportionately.


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Kaplan University
  • B.S. in Communication/Technical Writing
Kaplan University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Ellis College
  • Certificate - Technical Writing
Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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California State University, Hayward
California State University, Hayward offers the following program in technical communication:
  • Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication
California State University, Hayward is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand, offers an online Graduate Diploma of Technical Communication. Diploma students are trained for careers as professional writers creating documents for business, industrial, scientific, government and technical settings. The programme is taught entirely online via the Internet and you may choose to do the entire Diploma, part-time or full-time, or select individual courses of specific interest to you. Students must complete six courses including an internship.

Northeastern University Online
Northeastern University Online offers an undergraduate certificate in technical writing via the Internet. Designed to develop excellent writing and editing skills, the Technical Writing Certificate helps students learn to link the worlds of science and technology to the information consumer. Students will learn to research, edit and design manuals that accompany a business's hardware, software and other services. Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University (NAU) offers an online 18 hour Certificate in professional and technical writing that can be earned in a calendar year. This certificate is designed to provide post baccalaureate education in communications skills that are in daily demand among engineers, scientists, finance experts, and other professionals at work in business, industry, and government. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers an online Master of Science in Technical Communication. This MS program prepares individuals for high-level work in the analysis and solution components of communication problems within a high-tech environment. The program emphasizes the visual design of information for electronic and print media, the analysis and design of computer-user interfaces, and a theoretical perspective that enables communicators to transcend the rapid obsolescence of communication and design tools.

Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University offers an online Master of Arts in Technical Communication. The online version of the master's degree in technical communication provides professional development for people working in technical communication. It also provides the qualifications for entering the career for people in other career fields. Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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